Get thee to Sweet MIckey's Candy Shoppe post haste!…read more This is a great spot in Ballard with every kind of fun candy you can imagine despite its small footprint. Staff is great, and fast on that register which makes the line move fast. I've brought kids and adults alike to this shoppe and everyone has found something yummy to take home.

This place is such a neighborhood gem! The staff are absolutely wonderful. It's set up nicely and…read morealways clean. They have a constant rotation of sweets for anyone's taste. Plus, in recent months they've brought in a ton of Swedish candy that is so fantastic! Don't leave without getting some fudge or chocolate...it is all so good! The best part? They allow you to taste test if you are curious about one of the candies in the bins!!

Great handmade chocolates with so many flavors! I bought the blood orange, huckleberry and sea salt…read morecaramel chocolates. They were super tasty and had the perfect tempered snap to them. I also got the chocolate covered ginger which is one of my favorites. The server at the counter was very friendly and helpful when asking about recommendations. It's a quaint shop in the mall with huge life-size chocolate sculptures decorating the space.

A high end chocolate retailer near me!? Yes please! After finding out about Chocolate Man, I…read moredecided to hold a couverture tasting session with some friends and went to Chocolate Man as my first stop. This shop, located right under Third Place Commons, smells heavenly. The rich aroma of melted chocolate seeps out of the store throughout what seems to be the entire mall. Chcoolate Man sells a wide variety of feves/disks, chocolate sculptures, truffles, confections - basically anything a chocolate lover could want. I especially love how they have smaller 1/2 pound bags instead of most high end shops that sell a minimum of 1 pound or 500g. It's great for someone who just wants a bit for tastings and for snacking on afterwards! They also have samples of everything to help decide. For our final tasting, we went with eight types of couverture (three from Chocolate Man) and four types of typical grocery store chocolate chips. Guittard Onyx 72% ($8.31 per half pound) - I tried this one but didn't buy it. This chocolate gives a really intense dark chocolate flavor. Very single note on my tongue. Think of a high quality dark chocolate blend, but amp up that flavor by 5x. It seems great for recipes that just need a really strong dark chocolate flavor without too much complexity. Felchlin Maracaibo 65% ($21.46 per half pound) - It starts off with a bit of a flowery and perfumy aroma, then descends into a very pleasing balanced acidity and smoothness, combined with a bit of a spiced flavor. It's an excellent snacking chip. My favorite of the entire array of 12. Ranked 1/12 Guittard Coucher du Soleil 72% ($9.70 per half pound) - Definitely a darker chocolate, less sweet with pleasing astringency, maybe a little smoky, smooth with some slight red fruit notes on the finish. It's a little strange because the taste between different chips varies a little, with some being more fruity than others. I'm not sure what the cause is. It's a good snacking chip that never gets tiresome to eat and it seems to be good for recipes that require a high quality chocolate that's generally neutral flavored with only slight complexity. Ranked 4/12 Valrhona Manjari 64% ($20.99 per half pound) - Starts with pleasing cocoa flavor but then a second or two later develops an intensely tangy berry flavor that spreads throughout the entire mouth. The flavor is so strong that I find it very difficult to eat more than one feve at a time. It's definitely more of a sipping chip than snacking. Ranked 5/12 Chocolate Man is a fantastic store for any chocolate lover. They even have a little stamp rewards card for freebies every $100 spent. I'll definitely be back for more in the future.

My son treated my husband and I to a chocolate tour at Spinnaker. We were all pleasantly…read moredelighted in this informative and close-up tour on the manufacturing process. Jorge did an excellent job on explaining the different machines that separated the nibs from the beans, spinned the chocolate for days, and poured the chocolate to get the consistency right. We were treated to various samples of the chocolates they sell. It was impressive to learn some of the machines and the wood tables were made by the owners who are brothers. There is a coffee shop in the store and you can buy all the bars made there. The drinking chocolate is heavenly. The place is fun and has a great vibe. i live about an hour away but I would definitely plan on a return visit.

A lovely chocolate shop! Their tours are very informative, easy to sign up for and very affordable…read moregiven the personalized experience you get from it - lots of samples too from each part of the chocolate making process! The tour guides are very nice and friendly and also very informed on the chocolate-making process. If they can't answer a question, they'll find someone who can for you! Their founders hot chocolate is lovely and I had to go back and buy a bag! The gelato is rich and chocolatey, a slightly small portion but it is only $4. I wish they offered different size options for their frozen treats because I would've opted for a larger scoop if possible!

This place has hands down the best gluten free cookies I've ever had! My friend got a regular…read morecookie and said his was a flavor explosion as well. My gluten free chocolate chunk cookie was just the right amount of crispiness on the edges but soft and gooey in the middle. It didn't have the gluten free "graininess" that I would sometimes find in not-so-great gluten-free pastries or cookies and it was oh-so-perfect! Service was fantastic and the person who helped us took the time to walk us through flavor options, including gluten free ones. Their frozen cookies, once cooked following the directions, are just as amazing! I'm glad I don't live right above this place or I would be broke buying dozens and dozens of their cookies each week.

Delicious cookies! Fresh, warm and melty when we picked them up. Will definitely come back to try…read moremore flavors next time.

Very friendly service, they are willing to let you try some candies behind the counter if you are…read morethinking about buying something! This place has been here since I was little, and has been a staple of my UVillage shopping experience. A must see for gift givers, candy enthusiasts and families!

When I used to work in the village I would go here often. I don't remember the day when the fresh…read morebatches come in but everything is always FRESH. The high turnover ensures quality every time. I love the selection of licorice from all over the world and my favorite is the fresh all sorts. The Swedish and Icelandic licorice are delicious and I enjoy the Jordan almonds and the packs of candy corn and cinnamon bears. The truffles are fine. I do wish they carried some Christopher Elbow. By far, way better selection than Lolly and Pop and the selection feels more curated, customer service is more attentive, and there is an old time Sandlot movie feel. If you're a middle school kid with $3 and you can spend it on candy back in time and you have a crush on that one associate who is the older sister of one of your classmates working here then you may go to the confectionary to see her. Really cool vibe. I'm sure lots of first dates happened here.

wonderful kind people, great service, tasty tasty sorbet, came on ballard seafood fest and it was…read morelovely after a long hot day

Stopped in for a sweet, cold, treat on a fun, cold, night. Thankfully it wasn't too crowded and we…read morewere able to grab a table that was big enough for our group. The gelato is delicious! They have several flavors to choose from as well as some vegan options. The store itself was warm, which probably had to do with the weather outside (it was frightful, lol). Definitely worth a visit when you are in the area!

Very cool space for chocolate and coffee! Today I tried the seasonal drink, a raspberry mocha with…read moreoat milk, and also got the avocado toast for breakfast. Both were delicious, the toast was very unique by having cocoa nibs on it. Delish! I will come back again to try some of the tasty looking vegan pastries. Staff was very friendly, and it's very cool to be able to see the chocolate being made in the next room. Definitely check this place out!

Since I missed the yelp elite event, this place has been on my mind occasionally. My bus stop…read morehappened to be here one day so I decided to go in. The cafe area is spacious and it had a nice display of chocolate that you could sample and choose from to be used in your drink. I had the mocha with Colombia chocolate. The drink tasted too strong and bitter for my taste, though. I don't think you could make it any less strong because Colombia chocolate seemed to be on the lower side of cacao percentage among other selections here. The bitterness could've also come from the espresso shots too. I prefer Spinnaker's mocha to the one here because Spinnaker's is not as bitter and more smooth. But if you prefer your chocolate more bitter and espresso stronger, you might like Cocoa Legato's mocha better. The place was giving good vibes, so I'd be happy to take friends and hang out and maybe I'll get a different kind of drink next time I'm here.

The treats are absolutely delicious! Both the cold chocolates and dry treats are amazing!…read moreEverything here can be wonderful gifts as well! The service is always great; staff at all locations I have been too have been so sweet and make great recommendations. I love the cute set up and ambiance that each shop presents.

Yan was very helpful with choosing a great chocolate box for my good friend! The free gift wrapping…read morewas offered as well!